I MUST BE

I must be.

This way.  

With a big laugh and unfailing smile 

I must be. 
The steps that carry when the rest have fallen tired

And the ladies worry their hems are too long, or not long

And men practice the bedding dance  

I must be. 
The one to hold hands with relics unseen

Beings that help keep us here

When we need that

And help us let go

When we need that too 

I must be. 
More than I expected to be. 

More than my capacity. 

More complete than kindness

a. willingness